Press Releases

Walvis Bay woman loses over N$777.000 to a fraudster

A 51-year-old woman from Walvis Bay was defrauded of N$ 777,568.23 by a suspect who posed as a Bank Windhoek representative and obtained her confidential banking details. The incident occurred on Monday, 10 March 2025, between 14:58 and 16:00 via internet banking. The suspect unlawfully called the victim, misrepresented themselves as a bank official, and manipulated her into providing sensitive banking information. The Namibian police Chief Inspector Elifas Kuwinga has […]

12 March, 2025 1860

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European Union Delegation Visits Erongo to Strengthen Green Industrialisation Partnerships

By: Hertha Ekandjo A delegation from the European Union (EU), including EU Ambassador to Namibia Ana Beatriz Martins, Thorsten Hutter (Germany), Rui Carmo (Portugal), and Alberto de la Calle (Spain), are currently visiting the Erongo region to explore the country’s leadership in green industrialization. The visit aimed to strengthen the Namibia-EU partnership under the #TeamEurope and #GlobalGateway initiatives, with a focus on key sectors such as green hydrogen, renewable […]

11 March, 2025 36

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Crime

Angolan man arrested for raping woman (30)

A 21-year-old Angolan man was arrested in Olumbongo, Oniipa, after allegedly raping a 30-year-old Namibian woman in the early hours of Saturday. According to police reports, the suspect and victim were together at a drinking place before the incident occurred. The suspect allegedly grabbed the woman, pushed her into the water, and raped her in a coercive manner. The victim screamed for help and was rescued by bystanders. The suspect […]

10 March, 2025 99 1

Crime

Police recover cannabis worth N$500,000 at Ariamsvlei

By Maria Namupala A farm worker discovered cannabis worth over N$500,000 at Farm Uitkoms in Ariamsvlei on Friday. According to the Namibian police report, the farm worker who was herding sheep discovered a bag hidden in a bush. They later called the police, and upon inspection, they discovered five parcels of cannabis with a total weight of 10.605 kg valued at N$530 250. The police report said it is further […]

9 March, 2025 201

Local

Hifikepunye Pohamba Freeway created 640 jobs during construction

By Adolf Kaure The MR44 Hifikepunye Pohamba Freeway created 640 jobs, and N$200 million was spent on local suppliers. The freeway, previously referred to as the “road behind Dune 7”, stretches for 42 kilometres, linking the coastal towns of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. President Nangola Mbumba, who inaugurated the freeway last week, said the project has also made meaningful contributions to job creation. “I am glad to note that a […]

9 March, 2025 463

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Crime

Who sneaked out with Namdia’s 47.214 carats of diamonds worth N$274.3 million?

Simplifying Namdia heist Namdia says: N$314.9 million worth of diamonds were involved in the robbery of January 8, 2025, at its premises in Windhoek. N$40.6 million worth of diamonds have so far been recovered. Namdia does not say where and when. Our calculations N$274.3 million worth of diamonds are still missing. Namdia does not say whether there was a fourth suspect who could have sneaked out with the missing diamonds. […]

7 March, 2025 571 3

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Fishing nets find new purpose in Windhoek

https://youtu.be/nvYrmpk7PCA By: Ketemba Tjipepa Secondhand fishing nets and heavy-duty ropes are finding a market in Windhoek’s Northern Industrial area, far from the country's coastal fishing hubs. Despite the inland location, vendors say business is thriving. Watch on onefrica.tv, DStv or GOtv at 19h00 on Mondays to Fridays

17 February, 2025 91

Business / Economics

Navigating 2025’s Financial Landscape Wednesday, 12 February 2025 - In 2025, investors and savers will be facing a world of tempered growth, changing policy dynamics, and revolutionary market trends. As we navigate the year, understanding the economic outlook, identifying investment opportunities, and embracing resilience strategies will be key, grounded in the latest insights. Global economic growth is projected to remain steady at 2.7% in 2025, matching the 2024 pace […]

12 February, 2025 33 2

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Nedbank Employee Initiative Gives Back to Vulnerable Communities

Through a Nedbank employee initiative called the Nedbank Team Challenge, a team of the bank’s employees contributed to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable Namibian children, through a partnership with Amos Meerkat—a project under the Namibia Life Change Centres Foundation (NLCCF). The Nedbank Team Challenge is a staff initiative that empowers Nedbank employees to make a tangible difference in their communities. Open to teams of 8 […]

3 February, 2025 35